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Job Summary
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval award amount (up to $200000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
General Description:
This is a position for a Full-Time Dentist at James J. Peters VA Medical Center (JJP VAMC) Bronx NY. The Licensed Independent Provider Dentist provides direct patient care within the scope of his/her Credentialing and Privileging consistent with his/her state dental license. The dentist provides direct patient care to adults with or without acute and chronic medical conditions as outlined in his/her individual approved privileges as established by the JJP VAMC Credentialling and Privileging Subcommittee of the Medical Executive Committee providing diagnosis treatment planning and maintenance of the oral system. The dentist supervises dental residents in training at the JJP VAMC site. The position predominantly involves the provision of direct patient care.
Dentist Functions:
- Provides comprehensive oral examination including radiographs and radiographic interpretation including cone beam CT and diagnostic models
- Recognizes abnormal anatomy.
- Administers local anesthetics.
- Prescribes medication.
- Provides periodontal therapy including scaling and root planning.
- Provides restoration of teeth and dental implants
- Provides fixed prosthodontics
- Provides removable prosthodontics.
- Provides occlusal guards
- Provides conservative management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
- Provides mandibular anterior repositioning devices for sleep apnea.
- Provides endodontic therapy.
- Provides extraction of teeth
- Serves as a consultant to other healthcare providers within the medical center and through Interfacility Consults.
- Supervises the work of and provides educational training to Dental Residents.
- Supervises the work of and provides educational training to Dental Hygienists.
- Provides emergency dental services
- Has administrative responsibilities through participation in clinical educational and administrative committees task groups or special projects and performs other administrative tasks assigned to him/her by the JJP VAMC Service Chief or designee.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Dentist Basic Requirements
- A degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery or dental medicine resulting from a course of education in dentistry. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are (1) United States and Canadian schools of dentistry listed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation(CODA) in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed.(2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. Puerto Rico) or the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure provided the licensure requirements include a written examination measuring science achievement and a performance examination measuring clinical competence certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. AND
- Completed or you are currently completing a residency program in general practice or specialty or comparable experience as a dentist actively involved in treating medically compromised patients. AND
- Currently hold or will hold a current full and unrestricted license to practice dentistry in a State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Note: Dentists must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active current licensure.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require light carrying (under 15 pounds) reaching above shoulder use of fingers both hands required walking (up to 1 hour) standing (up to 1 hour) and both legs addition there may be exposure to the following environmental factors: working inside and outside working closely with others and protracted or irregular hours of work. A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Occupational Health Clinic policy. There may be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Post Residency Experience
- Dentrix
- SOAP
- .NET
- Communication skills
- Haskell
- HIPAA
- Chairside Assisting
- Pediatrics Experience
- Medical Imaging
- Eaglesoft
- Mentoring
